How many health inspections has SCHOONERS WEST BAY had?

SCHOONERS WEST BAY has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SCHOONERS WEST BAY ever been shut down?

Yes, SCHOONERS WEST BAY has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at SCHOONERS WEST BAY?

The most frequently cited violations at SCHOONERS WEST BAY are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

SCHOONERS WEST BAY

2441 W BAY DR, Largo, FL 33770

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SCHOONERS WEST BAY LLC · License: SEA6209304

SCHOONERS WEST BAY in Largo, FL has 30 inspections on record with 316 total violations (10.5 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

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Data current as of March 18, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for SCHOONERS WEST BAY
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 4, 2022	Rodent & fly activity	15:22:00
Jul 29, 2022	Rodent activity	N/A

Inspection History (30)

Mar 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

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V16 Proper cooking temps

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V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Emergency Closures (2)

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